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ache, it helps to relax the stomach muscles and also
the lining of the intestines, making it very useful for
stomach or digestive troubles. It is recommended that
you drink 1 or 2 cups of chamomile tea every day to
receive the benefits for stomach, digestion, or
menstrual issues.
Colds and flu symptoms
Chamomile is helpful to reduce discomfort from chest
colds, respiratory infections, aches and pains caused
by colds and flu, allergies, sore throat, and fever, due
to the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
found in chamomile. It is helpful in improving the
immune system, thus relieving the symptoms during
colds and the flu. It has antibacterial properties and
therefore is useful in the prevention of colds or any
bacterial related illness. It also aids breathing during
chest colds and respiratory infections by breathing in
the steam produced from a cup of hot chamomile tea.
Chamomile has also been useful in the treatment of
asthma and allergies as well.
Skin
Chamomile is useful in clearing up skin irritations and
acne because of it's antiseptic and antibacterial
properties. It can be used to treat acne, eczema,
allergies, skin rash, fungal infections, burns, bites,
stings, and bruises. You can put chamomile tea in your
bath, or cool the tea and make a dressing to apply
directly to the skin irritation. It also softens dry skin
when used in bathwater, and can also be used by
steaming the face over a boiled pot of water containing
chamomile to receive its benefits for the health of the